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2012

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Suspected case of Cushing's syndrome with history of taking medicines prescribed by a Chinese Medicine Practitioner 31-Dec-2012
Recall of lead-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 31-Dec-2012
Results of Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards (Phase V) announced 31-Dec-2012
Cold weather precautions urged 29-Dec-2012
DH investigates a confirmed case of solanaceous alkaloid poisoning 28-Dec-2012
Two reference frameworks on preventive care in primary care settings published today 28-Dec-2012
Case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 27-Dec-2012
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish under CHP investigation 27-Dec-2012
Critical case of Legionnaires' disease under CHP investigation 24-Dec-2012
Food poisoning case under investigation 22-Dec-2012
Cold weather precautions urged 22-Dec-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 21-Dec-2012
Public consultation on draft HK Code extended two months 21-Dec-2012
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish under CHP investigation 21-Dec-2012
Pet shop raided for selling unregistered pharmaceutical products with controlled drug ingredient 21-Dec-2012
Recall of Panadol Suspension 120mg/5ml 18-Dec-2012
High scarlet fever activity 18-Dec-2012
Cold weather precautions urged 18-Dec-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under CHP investigation 18-Dec-2012
Scientific Committee's recommendations on Human Influenza H5N1 pre-pandemic and pandemic vaccines 18-Dec-2012
Announcement on appointment of Controller of Centre for Health Protection 18-Dec-2012
Batch recall of animal drug Quantel Tablet 17-Dec-2012
Warning on oral product containing banned Western drug ingredient 14-Dec-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under CHP investigation 12-Dec-2012
Man arrested for illegal Internet sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product with controlled drug ingredient 12-Dec-2012
Study of Dietary Pattern of Students in Primary Schools 2012 12-Dec-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 11-Dec-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 11-Dec-2012
CHP investigates necrotising fasciitis case 11-Dec-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under CHP investigation 11-Dec-2012
Working Group on Differentiation between Medical Procedures and Beauty Services conducts first meeting 10-Dec-2012
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish under CHP investigation 10-Dec-2012
Recall of Fusen E.M. Cap 100mg 10-Dec-2012
Recall of Chinese herbal medicine contaminated by the Aristolochiaceae family of plants 07-Dec-2012
Man arrested for illegal Internet sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product with controlled drug ingredient 07-Dec-2012
CHP closely monitors a probable case of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 06-Dec-2012
Cluster of three CA-MRSA cases under CHP investigation 06-Dec-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 06-Dec-2012
1,3-Dimethylamylamine put under control as pharmaceutical product 06-Dec-2012
DH's response to media enquiries 05-Dec-2012
Fatal case of Legionnaires' disease under CHP investigation 05-Dec-2012
Recall of lead-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 04-Dec-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 04-Dec-2012
Cold weather precautions urged 04-Dec-2012
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish 04-Dec-2012
HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter of 2012 04-Dec-2012
Man convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 03-Dec-2012
International meeting on Hong Kong's Materia Medica Standards held in Hong Kong 03-Dec-2012
SFH calls for more public acceptance of people with HIV 30-Nov-2012
Woman arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product on the Internet 28-Nov-2012
CHP investigates upper respiratory tract illness outbreak 28-Nov-2012
Suspected case of scarlet fever complicated with sepsis under CHP investigation 27-Nov-2012
Update on psittacosis outbreak in Sheung Shui 27-Nov-2012
Two suspected food poisoning cases under CHP investigation 27-Nov-2012
WHO Working Group meets in Hong Kong to discuss traditional medicine strategy 27-Nov-2012
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 27-Nov-2012
Joint investigation into suspected outbreak of respiratory disease in Sheung Shui 26-Nov-2012
Two suspected food poisoning cases under CHP investigation 26-Nov-2012
DH closely monitors additional overseas cases of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with Novel Coronavirus 23-Nov-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under CHP investigation 23-Nov-2012
DH investigates a confirmed case of solanaceous alkaloid poisoning 23-Nov-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under CHP investigation 22-Nov-2012
Suspected case of scarlet fever with toxic shock syndrome under investigation 19-Nov-2012
Concerted efforts to promote antibiotic awareness 16-Nov-2012
Call for vigilance against chickenpox and scarlet fever 14-Nov-2012
Fatal case of Group A Streptococcus infection under CHP investigation 13-Nov-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under CHP investigation 12-Nov-2012
Update on the joint operation against suspected illegal medical practice in beauty centre 09-Nov-2012
Update on suspected food poisoning cases at Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant 09-Nov-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under CHP investigation 08-Nov-2012
Recall of lead-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 08-Nov-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 07-Nov-2012
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 07-Nov-2012
Case of fever and travel history in KSA tested negative for Novel Coronavirus 07-Nov-2012
Case of fever and travel history in KSA under investigation 07-Nov-2012
Joint operation against suspected illegal medical practice and illegal possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products in beauty centre 06-Nov-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 05-Nov-2012
CHP confirms case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae 05-Nov-2012
Case of fever with travel history from Qatar tested negative for Novel Coronavirus 05-Nov-2012
Three clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 04-Nov-2012
Recall of Mislabelled Chinese Herbal Medicines 01-Nov-2012
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 01-Nov-2012
Government Vaccination Programme 2012/13 to be launched next month 30-Oct-2012
Public consultation on the HK Code of Marketing and Quality of Formula Milk and Related Products, and Food Products for Infants and Young Children 26-Oct-2012
DH launches sub-directory of Chinese medicine practitioners under Primary Care Directory 25-Oct-2012
Man convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 24-Oct-2012
CHP confirmed case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae 22-Oct-2012
Recall of one batch of Nicorette Chewing Piece 4mg 105's 19-Oct-2012
Recall of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines supplied by Pure Health 18-Oct-2012
Further recall of mercury-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 17-Oct-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredients 17-Oct-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly home 16-Oct-2012
Cluster of post-operative orbital cellulitis under investigation 15-Oct-2012
Total recall of six Rocephin Injections 11-Oct-2012
Recall of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine supplied by Kin Lik Trading Company Limited 11-Oct-2012
Imported case of Japanese encephalitis confirmed 11-Oct-2012
Recall of lead-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 10-Oct-2012
Recall of mercury-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 10-Oct-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredients 10-Oct-2012
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 10-Oct-2012
DH follows up on cases of bocavirus infection in Shenzhen 09-Oct-2012
Recall of Western drug-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 08-Oct-2012
Suspected case of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with Novel Coronavirus confirmed to be influenza infection 08-Oct-2012
Latest update on investigation of septic shock and sepsis cases 07-Oct-2012
Suspected case of severe respiratory disease associated with novel coronavirus under investigation 07-Oct-2012
CHP detects case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae 05-Oct-2012
Recall of one batch of Panadol Cold & Flu Hot Remedy - Lemon with Honey 05-Oct-2012
Update on investigation of septic shock cases 05-Oct-2012
Fatal case of Vibrio vulnificus infection under?investigation 05-Oct-2012
Total recall of Inflexal V Injection 04-Oct-2012
Three cases of septic shock under investigation 04-Oct-2012
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine with failed microbial limit 03-Oct-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 28-Sep-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at secondary school 28-Sep-2012
Meeting of Scientific Committee on Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases 28-Sep-2012
Update on overseas human cases with novel coronavirus infection 27-Sep-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredients 27-Sep-2012
Government stays vigilant against novel coronavirus infection 26-Sep-2012
Illegal supply of unregistered western drugs 26-Sep-2012
CHP continues to monitor the dengue fever situation in Macau 26-Sep-2012
CHP detects case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 25-Sep-2012
Update on overseas human cases with novel coronavirus infection 25-Sep-2012
Human Cases with Novel Coronavirus Infection 24-Sep-2012
Vaccination subsidy schemes 2012-13 for young children and elderly launched today 24-Sep-2012
CHP investigates upper respiratory infection outbreak at kindergarten 21-Sep-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 20-Sep-2012
Concerted efforts to curb the spread of AIDS 20-Sep-2012
CHP detects case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 19-Sep-2012
CHP continues to monitor the dengue fever situation in Macau 19-Sep-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 18-Sep-2012
Announcement of results of Pharmacists Registration Examination 17-Sep-2012
CHP closely monitoring the situation of dengue fever in Macau 15-Sep-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 14-Sep-2012
Total recall of Typhim VI (Typhoid Vaccine) 14-Sep-2012
Case of tetanus under investigation 14-Sep-2012
CHP continues monitoring rubella cases in Japan 13-Sep-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 13-Sep-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly home 13-Sep-2012
Rubella cases in Japan monitored 12-Sep-2012
EV71 case with meningitis complication investigated 12-Sep-2012
Medical professionals benefitted from smoking cessation training courses 11-Sep-2012
CHP detects case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 11-Sep-2012
Batch recall of Irinotecan Concentrate for Infusion 100mg/5ml 10-Sep-2012
Case of plague in Sichuan under close watch 10-Sep-2012
CHP detects a case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 10-Sep-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 10-Sep-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 7-Sep-2012
2013 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination 7-Sep-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 6-Sep-2012
Woman arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product containing vitamins on the Internet 6-Sep-2012
Latest update on DH investigation into suspected cases of Cushing's syndrome with history of receiving acupuncture from Chinese medicine practitioner 6-Sep-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 4-Sep-2012
Further updates on CHP's investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 4-Sep-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 4-Sep-2012
HIV/AIDS situation in second quarter of 2012 4-Sep-2012
Update on CHP's investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 3-Sep-2012
Latest update on DH investigation into suspected cases of Cushing's syndrome with history of receiving acupuncture from Chinese medicine practitioner 3-Sep-2012
Vigilance against communicable diseases in new school year 3-Sep-2012
Caution of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines 31-Aug-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at an integrated rehabilitation centre 31-Aug-2012
Woman arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products with banned drug ingredients on the Internet 30-Aug-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 30-Aug-2012
Latest update on DH's investigation into suspected cases of Cushing's syndrome with history of receiving acupuncture from CMP Ma Siu Wing 29-Aug-2012
Update on DH's investigation into suspected cases of Cushing's syndrome with history of receiving acupuncture from CMP Ma Siu-wing 27-Aug-2012
Precautionary measures against dirofilariasis 27-Aug-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 27-Aug-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 24-Aug-2012
Imported fatal case of Japanese encephalitis confirmed 24-Aug-2012
Recall of Unregistered Proprietary Chinese Medicines Supplied by Shun Hing Hoo Medicine Powder 24-Aug-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 24-Aug-2012
DH investigating suspected cases of Cushing's syndrome with history of receiving acupuncture from a registered CMP 23-Aug-2012
Warning on proprietary Chinese medicine containing undeclared Western drug ingredient 23-Aug-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 22-Aug-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 22-Aug-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at residential child care centre 22-Aug-2012
Call for vigilance against acute gastroenteritis associated with norovirus 21-Aug-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 20-Aug-2012
Warning on slimming product with undeclared and banned drug ingredients 17-Aug-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 17-Aug-2012
Operating hours of DH's hotline for enquiries about infant milk formulae with low iodine content adjusted 17-Aug-2012
Statutory reporting of variant influenza A (H3N2) 17-Aug-2012
Update on results of blood samples for thyroid function test 16-Aug-2012
Man sentenced for assaulting tobacco control inspector 16-Aug-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 15-Aug-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 15-Aug-2012
Total recall of unregistered Vimpat Tablets 50mg and 100mg 14-Aug-2012
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 14-Aug-2012
Smoker sentenced for assaulting tobacco control inspector 13-Aug-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 13-Aug-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly home 13-Aug-2012
DH's special arrangement on infant formulae with low iodine content 13-Aug-2012
DH's special arrangement on infant formulae with low iodine content 12-Aug-2012
DH's special arrangement on infant formulae with low iodine content 11-Aug-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredient 10-Aug-2012
Public enquiries on infant formulae with low iodine content 10-Aug-2012
CHP investigates upper respiratory infection outbreak at elderly home 10-Aug-2012
Fatal necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 9-Aug-2012
DH's special arrangement on infant formulae with low iodine content 9-Aug-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 9-Aug-2012
Total recall of Antacaine Suspension 8-Aug-2012
Woman arrested for alleged illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products with controlled drug ingredient on Internet 8-Aug-2012
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 8-Aug-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 8-Aug-2012
Imported case of cholera confirmed 7-Aug-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly home 7-Aug-2012
Arrangements on obstetric services provided by private hospitals to Mainland expectant mothers married to Hong Kong residents in 2013 6-Aug-2012
Call for vigilance against acute gastroenteritis 6-Aug-2012
Batch recall of Thymoglobuline for IV Injection 25mg/5ml 3-Aug-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 3-Aug-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredients 3-Aug-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 2-Aug-2012
Man arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products with controlled drug ingredient on the Internet 1-Aug-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 1-Aug-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 1-Aug-2012
CHP detects case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 31-July-2012
Influenza vaccination subsidy schemes for young children and elderly to be launched in September 31-July-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly homes 30-July-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 30-July-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 28-July-2012
Concerted efforts for promoting breastfeeding 28-July-2012
Caution against potential malfunction of the delivery device of Pulmicort Turbuhaler 200 μg per metered dose 27-July-2012
Confirmed cholera case under investigation 26-July-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 26-July-2012
Scientific Committee's recommendations on influenza vaccination for 2012/13 season 26-July-2012
Man arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products on the Internet 26-July-2012
Batch recall of Apo-Trifluoperazine Tablet 5mg 25-July-2012
Severe case of paediatric enterovirus infection investigated 25-July-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 24-July-2012
Influenza peak season comes to an end 24-July-2012
All DH clinics to resume normal service 24-July-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 23-July-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 23-July-2012
Severe case of paediatric enterovirus infection investigated 20-July-2012
Warning on oral product with undeclared drug ingredient 19-July-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease investigated 19-July-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 19-July-2012
CHP investigates outbreak of kerato-conjunctivitis 18-July-2012
Safety alert on an ear lubricant 17-July-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under investigation 17-July-2012
CHP investigates fifth disease outbreak 16-July-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 16-July-2012
Joint investigation on unknown disease in Cambodia concluded 13-July-2012
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredient 13-July-2012
Severe case of paediatric enterovirus infection investigated 12-July-2012
Update on a confirmed imported case of severe paediatric EV infection 11-July-2012
Two cases of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 10-July-2012
Imported cluster of bacillary dysentery cases under investigation 9-July-2012
Update on unknown disease in Cambodia 9-July-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 9-July-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 6-July-2012
CHP investigates necrotising fasciitis 6-July-2012
CHP investigates Japanese encephalitis case 5-July-2012
CHP investigates the death involving a one-month-old baby girl 5-July-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 5-July-2012
CHP closely monitoring outbreak of unknown disease in Cambodia 5-July-2012
Nursery school with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 5-July-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under investigation 5-July-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 3-July-2012
EatSmart Accreditation Scheme well received by school sector 29-Jun-2012
Case of Legionnaires' Disease under investigation 29-Jun-2012
Enterovirus case with meningitis complications investigated 29-Jun-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 29-Jun-2012
Centralised organ donation register reaches 100,000 mark 27-Jun-2012
Total recall of Bandi Enema 27-Jun-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 26-Jun-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 26-Jun-2012
Man arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products containing glucosamine on the Internet 25-Jun-2012
Suspected fatal case of enterovirus infection under investigation 22-Jun-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 22-Jun-2012
"Serious" influenza response stands down 22-Jun-2012
CHP investigates upper respiratory infection outbreak at special school 20-Jun-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 20-Jun-2012
Two fatal cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection investigated 20-Jun-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 20-Jun-2012
DH closely monitors the closure arrangement of Hong Kong Central Hospital 19-Jun-2012
More bacillary dysentery cases in Tuen Mun 18-Jun-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 18-Jun-2012
DH investigates a suspected case of aconitum alkaloid poisoning 18-Jun-2012
EV71 case with meningoencephalitis complications investigated 15-Jun-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 15-Jun-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 15-Jun-2012
Suspension of AIDS hotline service 15-Jun-2012
Alert on bacillary dysentery infection 14-Jun-2012
DH's health advice on Father's Day 14-Jun-2012
Latest update on suspected fatal case of enterovirus infection 13-Jun-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 13-Jun-2012
CHP investigates upper respiratory tract illness outbreak 13-Jun-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredient 13-Jun-2012
Suspected fatal case of enterovirus infection under investigation 12-Jun-2012
Woman arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products with banned drug ingredients on the Internet 12-Jun-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 8-Jun-2012
CHP detects case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 8-Jun-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 8-Jun-2012
Smoker sentenced for assaulting tobacco control inspector 8-Jun-2012
CHP investigates suspected upper respiratory tract illness outbreak 8-Jun-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 7-Jun-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 6-Jun-2012
Total recall of Derma Skin Spray 4-Jun-2012
Two cases of nursery schools with HFMD outbreaks under investigation 4-Jun-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 4-Jun-2012
Further updates on H5N1 case 4-Jun-2012
Updates on H5N1 case 3-Jun-2012
Updates on H5 case 2-Jun-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 2-Jun-2012
Boy infected with H5 in stable condition 1-Jun-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 1-Jun-2012
Warning on oral product containing banned Western drug ingredient 1-Jun-2012
Regulation of health claims of orally consumed products to take effect from June 1 31-May-2012
Suspected case of scarlet fever with septic shock under investigation 30-May-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 30-May-2012
Public urged to support World No Tobacco Day 2012 30-May-2012
Public warned about unsafe cosmetic cream 29-May-2012
A fatal case of Vibrio vulnificus infection investigated 29-May-2012
Influenza activity reaches highest level this year 29-May-2012
HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2012 29-May-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 28-May-2012
Case of scarlet fever with toxic shock syndrome under investigation 28-May-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 28-May-2012
Recall of two chromium-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 25-May-2012
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 25-May-2012
Man arrested for illegal sale of Part I Poison on the Internet 25-May-2012
Total recall of proprietary Chinese medicines in capsule dose form imported by Kin Lik Trading Company Limited 24-May-2012
Further updates on CHP's investigation into outbreak of kerato-conjunctivitis in rugby players 24-May-2012
Suspected illegal supply of western medicine by a Chinese medicine practitioner 22-May-2012
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 22-May-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 22-May-2012
Woman arrested for illegal sale and possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products containing banned drug ingredient on the Internet 21-May-2012
Updates on CHP's investigation into suspected kerato-conjunctivitis outbreak 21-May-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 21-May-2012
"Primary Care - Family Doctor as Your Health Partner" themed competition promotes primary care and family doctor concept 19-May-2012
CHP investigates suspected outbreak of kerato-conjunctivitis 18-May-2012
Health@work.hk Pilot Project to promote healthy workplace 18-May-2012
Medical device alert on a blood glucose monitoring system 18-May-2012
CHP detects case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 18-May-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 17-May-2012
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 17-May-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 16-May-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 16-May-2012
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 16-May-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 15-May-2012
Influenza activity remained high in Hong Kong 14-May-2012
CHP detects a case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 14-May-2012
Total recall of unregistered pharmaceutical product Maximum Strength Fungicure Liquid 25% 11-May-2012
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 11-May-2012
CHP investigates case of imported Legionnaires' Disease 10-May-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 10-May-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 9-May-2012
WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine designated in Hong Kong 9-May-2012
Total recall of mercury-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 8-May-2012
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 8-May-2012
Total recall of proprietary Chinese medicines in capsule dose form by Hong Kong Medicine Manufactory 7-May-2012
World Health Organization launches Western Pacific regional strategy for traditional medicine 7-May-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 7-May-2012
Recall of chromium-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 6-May-2012
DH investigates a suspected case of aconitum alkaloid poisoning 4-May-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 4-May-2012
Public warned about unsafe cosmetic cream 4-May-2012
Hong Kong enters peak season of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Enterovirus 71 infection 4-May-2012
Total Recall of Noderin Tablet 200mg 3-May-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 3-May-2012
WHO holds technical meeting on classification of traditional medicine in Hong Kong 2-May-2012
Recall of unregistered pharmaceutical product Lorista tablets 50mg 30-Apr-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 30-Apr-2012
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 29-Apr-2012
Total recall of processed Radix Aconiti Lateralis 28-Apr-2012
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 28-Apr-2012
Alert on a case of death suspected to be related to aconitum alkaloid poisoning 27-Apr-2012
Alert of unregistered Western-drug-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 27-Apr-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 27-Apr-2012
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 25-Apr-2012
HK health chiefs appointed as International Collaboration Principal Advisers to SATCM, PRC 24-Apr-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 24-Apr-2012
Safety alert over certain Cameron Health SQ-RX® Pulse Generators 24-Apr-2012
Record number of schools join Joyful Fruit Day to promote fruit eating among students 24-Apr-2012
Nursery school with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 24-Apr-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 21-Apr-2012
A woman was arrested for illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products containing banned drug ingredient on the Internet 20-Apr-2012
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 20-Apr-2012
Vigilance urged against hand, foot and mouth disease 20-Apr-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 19-Apr-2012
Extension of collaboration on setting of Chinese herb standards with China Medical University in Taiwan 19-Apr-2012
Expert Panel announces completion of patient lookback 18-Apr-2012
CHP investigates a Legionnaires' Disease case 17-Apr-2012
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 16-Apr-2012
Public urged not to consume unlabelled slimming products containing banned drug ingredient from the Internet 13-Apr-2012
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 13-Apr-2012
WHO Western Pacific regional meeting on reducing alcohol-related harm completed 13-Apr-2012
Influenza season ongoing in Hong Kong 13-Apr-2012
Fatal case with Group A Streptococcus infection under investigation 10-Apr-2012
First WHO Collaborating Centre for Smoking Cessation officially launched in Hong Kong 9-Apr-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredient 5-Apr-2012
Sentinel surveillance extends to Accident and Emergency Departments in public hospitals 3-Apr-2012
EV71 case with neurological complications investigated 30-Mar-2012
Warning on oral product containing undeclared Western drug ingredients 30-Mar-2012
Man arrested for allegedly selling unregistered pharmaceutical products 30-Mar-2012
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 30-Mar-2012
Suspected case of scarlet fever investigated 29-Mar-2012
Total recall of Carboplatin 10mg/ml Injection (Ebewe) 29-Mar-2012
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Enterovirus 71 infection 29-Mar-2012
Smoking cessation programme by acupuncture well received 28-Mar-2012
Recall of improperly labelled proprietary Chinese medicine 27-Mar-2012
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 27-Mar-2012
Expert Panel recommends precautionary lookback of 140 priority patients 26-Mar-2012
Public advised to maintain vigilance against influenza activity 26-Mar-2012
Recall of B Braun Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Infusion 26-Mar-2012
Smoker sentenced for assaulting tobacco control inspector 26-Mar-2012
DH spares no effort in fight against tuberculosis 24-Mar-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 22-Mar-2012
Blueprint for AIDS Strategies 2012-2016 published 22-Mar-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 21-Mar-2012
Expert Panel on HIV infection of Health Care Workers to meet next Monday 21-Mar-2012
Suspected Illegal supply of prescription western drug by a Chinese medicine practitioner (with photo) 21-Mar-2012
Public warned about unsafe cosmetic cream 16-Mar-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 16-Mar-2012
Case of severe scarlet fever investigated 14-Mar-2012
Proper infant and young child feeding practice builds up long-term health 14-Mar-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 14-Mar-2012
DH praises healthy eating 13-Mar-2012
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 13-Mar-2012
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 13-Mar-2012
HIV/AIDS situation in 2011 reviewed 13-Mar-2012
Results of Registration Examination for Pharmacists announced 12-Mar-2012
Warning on an unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine containing banned and undeclared Western drug ingredients 9-Mar-2012
Total recall of Albumex 5 and Albumex 20 Infusion 8-Mar-2012
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 8-Mar-2012
Total recall of Ospexin Cap 500mg and 250mg 7-Mar-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 7-Mar-2012
Increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus activity 7-Mar-2012
Safety alert over certain Medtronic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators 6-Mar-2012
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredient 6-Mar-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 6-Mar-2012
CHP investigates upper respiratory infection outbreak in elderly home 6-Mar-2012
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 6-Mar-2012
CHP investigates influenza outbreak 6-Mar-2012
Recall of heavy metal-tainted and drug-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 5-Mar-2012
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 5-Mar-2012
Recall of EUKARE Blood Glucose Test Strip 5-Mar-2012
Suspected case of severe paediatric scarlet fever investigated 5-Mar-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 2-Mar-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 27-Feb-2012
CHP detects a case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 25-Feb-2012
Warning on slimming product with undeclared and banned drug ingredients 24-Feb-2012
Vigilance against viral hepatitis E infection urged 23-Feb-2012
CHP actively follows up with Ministry of Health on SARS rumor 23-Feb-2012
Results of Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards (Phase IV) announced 23-Feb-2012
Recall of Mylife™ Pura® blood glucose strips in France 22-Feb-2012
Recall of an unregistered poison cum pharmaceutical product 21-Feb-2012
Suspected case of paediatric scarlet fever investigated 20-Feb-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 20-Feb-2012
CHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric influenza B infection 17-Feb-2012
Woman arrested for allegedly selling slimming product with undeclared and banned drug ingredients 17-Feb-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 17-Feb-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 17-Feb-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at residential child care centre 17-Feb-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 16-Feb-2012
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 16-Feb-2012
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 16-Feb-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 15-Feb-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 15-Feb-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 15-Feb-2012
Another case of congenital rubella infection under investigation 14-Feb-2012
Be vigilant against congenital rubella infection 13-Feb-2012
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 13-Feb-2012
Fatal case of community-associated MRSA 13-Feb-2012
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 11-Feb-2012
CHP is investigating a case of paediatric encephalitis 10-Feb-2012
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 9-Feb-2012
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 9-Feb-2012
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 8-Feb-2012
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 8-Feb-2012
Recall of Uni-Betasone 0.1% Cream 7-Feb-2012
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 7-Feb-2012
Suspension of use of Chinese herb mislabelled as "Flos Campsis" 3-Feb-2012
Recall of two unregistered pharmaceutical products 1-Feb-2012
Recall of Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators 31-Jan-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 30-Jan-2012
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 30-Jan-2012
Final laboratory results of Legionella pneumophila in post-disinfection water samples 26-Jan-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 22-Jan-2012
Notification of a human case of H5N1 in Guizhou 22-Jan-2012
Warning on slimming product found with banned drug ingredients 20-Jan-2012
Latest laboratory results of Legionella pneumophila in post-disinfection water samples 20-Jan-2012
Vigilance urged against prevalent winter infections 20-Jan-2012
Two cases of scarlet fever complicated with toxic shock syndrome under investigation 19-Jan-2012
Recall one batch of Saridon Tablet 19-Jan-2012
Health tips for outbound travellers during the festive season 19-Jan-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 19-Jan-2012
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection investigated 18-Jan-2012
Recall of Diurex tablets 18-Jan-2012
Norovirus outbreak under close watch at elderly home 18-Jan-2012
Recall of Allopurinol-Teva Tablets 100mg 16-Jan-2012
Hong Kong enters influenza peak season 16-Jan-2012
Commencement notice for the regulation of health claims of orally consumed products gazetted 13-Jan-2012
Alert on aconitum alkaloid poisoning 13-Jan-2012
Warning on orally consumed product containing banned and undeclared Western drug ingredients 11-Jan-2012
Territory-wide "StartSmart@school.hk Campaign" launched 11-Jan-2012
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 11-Jan-2012
Call for vigilance against viral gastroenteritis 11-Jan-2012
Recall of selected lots of ACUVUE ® OASYS ® with HYDRACLEAR® Plus Contact Lenses 10-Jan-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 10-Jan-2012
DH maintains vigilance over safety of PIP breast implants 09-Jan-2012
Exercise Jadeite tests Government response to infectious disease 09-Jan-2012
Final laboratory results of Legionella pneumophila in pre-disinfection water samples 09-Jan-2012
Increase in influenza activity in Hong Kong 09-Jan-2012
Suspected poisoning case linked to Chinese medicinal herb 09-Jan-2012
One more pre-disinfection water sample preliminarily tested positive for Legionella pneumophila 06-Jan-2012
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak in elderly home 06-Jan-2012
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 05-Jan-2012
Two more pre-disinfection water samples preliminarily tested positive for Legionella pneumophila 05-Jan-2012
One more water sample preliminarily tested positive for Legionella pneumophila 04-Jan-2012
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 03-Jan-2012
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 03-Jan-2012
Update on Legionella pneumophila laboratory results 03-Jan-2012
Further update on CHP's investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 02-Jan-2012

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